lamorne morris

After a particularly strong season two, one of our favorite sitcoms, New Girl , lost its footing a little bit this year, but that has only made the cast hungrier for a creatively strong, "fresh" season four. At last night's New Girl panel at the Fox lot in Los Angeles, Zooey Deschanel and the rest of the cast revealed some never-before-heard secrets and what might be in store come season four. Zooey Deschanel on the challenges of Nick and Jess... "We invested all this time into Nick and Jess together, and it was hard because the characters had to change a lot in order to make that work. There were some really great moments, and then there were—season three had harder moments because in season one and two you hit the ground running, and then you come to this point where they get the characters together and it’s like, "What do we do now?" For season four, I’m excited to get back to some of the freshness of seasons one and two. Nick and Jess are so good when they are in conflict, and now they have the history of being in love. With season four, there’s all these possibilities read more

Some would say New Girl's Winston deserves to find love like everybody else in the loft. I agree. But I really hope he doesn't find it for the next four to six episodes. Source That's because this season, Winston is totally carrying the show's comedy. Last night, the cat situation came to a head with not just lines like "I'm running a cat brothel in my room and I'm the normal one" but also wonderful, insane visual cues like the head of a kitty pasted onto a pinup's bikini body (did you guys catch that too?). Was it too much? No way. You see, I was already loving Winston's brand of oddball funny when season two got under way last year ("I'm gonna hit yo ass with a ski!"). Little did I know how hard we'd be leaning on the guy in chapter three of New Girl, when things really took a deep dive into the relationship (and relations) between Nick and Jess. Source Most of us wanted Nick and Jess to try dating, and I'm not saying this is quite a "be careful what you wish for" scenario, but let's face it: Exploring their romance has come at a read more

I LOVE lists, but putting together what 10 celebrities everyone should meet? Yeah, not so easy when you've met hundreds and, for the most part, love them all. But there are a few stand-outs and ones who deserve recognition. Mind you, this list is based only on the celebs I've met on numerous occasions and have had the opportunity to get to know. So don't hate me for not putting the Ryans Gosling or Reynolds on this list—haven't interviewed them yet! Drumroll, please! 1) George Clooney Why: No one has made me lose it quite like meeting the guy who puts star in movie star. When he hugged and kissed me, I got bronzer all over his tuxedo, but he brushed it off (literally!) like it was no big deal—even joking with me that he'd send me the dry cleaning bill. Class act all the way around. Click here for the entire encounter. 2) The Talk's Sharon Osbourne Why: Every time I go on The Talk, as soon as I sit down next to Sharon, she makes sure no bra straps are showing, my top isn't wrinkled, and my hair is looking good. She's maternal in the best way possible, read more

Last week's New Girl was so epic, I still can't get over what happened at the end. If you thought last week was out-of-this-world good, just wait for the final two episodes! I caught up with the cast after last week's episode to get some answers to your most pressing questions. Check it out: Lamorne and I have become friends over the last couple years, so you have to see what he has promised to do for me! Good idea, or am I setting myself up for disaster? Finally, because I'm moving to a new place this week (with a new roommate), I thought I'd ask the cast for their Dos & Don'ts of Roommate Living 101. Also, take a peek at Lamorne's sneakers for the night: Hannah Simone looking tres chic in Tory Burch: This is what happens when Zooey takes over my phone: Another Zooey selfie: Don't forget to catch an all-new episode of New Girl tonight on Fox! So, what do you guys think? Can Jess and Nick make it work, or will it be a while before they get their act together? And what do you think Schmidt's first name is? Video: Jeremy Dayton for On read more

"Smart, beautiful, and generous." That's how Zooey Deschanel's New Girl co-star Hannah Simone (CeCe) describes her fabulous friend. But honestly, it's hard to narrow down Zooey to three words. Having interviewed her numerous times, I'd throw in genuine, hilarious, and compassionate to that list. Our own Cindi Leive put it best when she said that "Zooey is the girl you really want to be friends with. Not [just] the girl who is going to sit at home on the couch with you in her sweat pants, but the girl who is going to drag you out and have the time of your life. She has this intense, bone-deep relatability." Which is why Glamour held an intimate dinner party for Zooey last night at RivaBella in L.A. to celebrate her very first Glamour cover with the people most important to her. New Girl co-star Lamorne Morris (Winston) was also on hand to celebrate and shared what is possibly the most endearing story we've ever heard: "I'm a huge LeBron James and Miami Heat fan, so for my birthday, Zooey bought me a Miami Heat toaster that actually toasts your bread with the logo on it! And she gave me a glittered read more

As rabid, pom-pom waving New Girl fans, we talk a lot about Schmidt. And we talk a ton about Nick. But guess what, people? Though after last night's episode, I'm tempted to do a giggly dissertation on Schmidt's eyebrow/barnacle toenails or Nick's sweet endeavors to protect Jess, the time has come to acknowledge something: Season two belongs to Winston, aka Lamorne Morris. You know how often one of your guyfriends, upon securing a new lady, disappears into love-land and just kinda checks out? He's physically around less, and he's often just a slack-jawed 60 percent of his funny, outlandish former self when he is around. I sort of feel like that's what was going on with Winston in season one. No shame in that game, especially since the woman he went mushy for was the funny, stunning Shelby (Kali Hawk). Post-breakup, though, we've gotten a delighfully full view of Winston (ahem, last night, we got a VERY full view). But we'll get to that in a second, as we review the LOL reasons we've fallen in love with him this season: He shares that great American apartment-dweller fantasy: getting to take a bath. Dare to dream! He's kind of like read more

How often have you watched your favorite TV show and thought to yourself, 'My gosh, that is totally my dad!'? Or asked yourself, 'Why can't my boyfriend be more like J.P. from The Bachelorette?' The bottom line is, we relate our own family and friends to our favorite (or not-so-favorite) characters on TV. So, when I asked several celebs what TV family is most like their families in real life, they had some very candid and honest answers! Check 'em out! read more

There are many things that shock me in Hollywood. For instance, why actors and actresses who are so obsessed with looking young do the very thing (smoking! tanning!) that ages them and can kill them. Or how absolutely ridiculous and unfunny sitcoms get on the air. What doesn't shock me? The brevity of Hollywood relationships, or the latest celeb hook-up. read more

What happens when you attend a FOX party at the ultra-exclusive SoHo House? Oh, only Emmy nominee Zooey Deschanel taking self-portraits with your iPhone, Chris Colfer exclaiming 'We're practically dating!,' and Zach Gilford wanting to know about the best donuts in Chicago. Read on! read more

As an Olympics-obsessed viewer (you're welcome, NBC), you better believe that I'll be in front of the TV for the opening ceremonies on July 27. Between Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps of the US Swim Team (P.S. check out our hot, half-naked pics with the male Olympic swimmers!) and Gabrielle Douglas and Jordyn Weiber of the Women's Gymnastics Team, I can't wait for all the events to begin. But how does that involve celebrities? read more

There's nothing I love more than a good theme song. And lately I've been in TV theme heaven by getting some of my favorite stars to sing the theme song from the show that made them famous (Lori Loughin or Peter Gallagher, anyone?) So needless to say, it's been a blast to ask several stars what is their favorite theme song of all time. So, what's yours? read more

Attention all Zooey Deschanel lovers! Tonight's the season finale of New Girl, and one of the roommates is moving out! Although I can't spoil what's going to happen, I did spend some time with the cast last night and got some hilarious video that will make your day—until New Girl airs, that is. read more

On New Girl, Winston may be head-over-heels for Kali Hawk, but we've got good news for you when it comes to his alter ego, Lamorne Morris: he's kicking off our brand-new series Out to Lunch With. read more